@Smeedia the way the shaft and oil pump are in the middle of the block. It looks just like the timing chain setup for a pushrod or cam in block style engine.
Dude you are such a beast for taking on this project. I aspire to be like you. You make everything look so easy! You have also taught me everything I know. Getting ready to get my STI wrapped. I think imma throw some Karlton flares on first tho!
Tanner: “I don’t want this to be a powerhouse” (Smeedia in 3 months,) Stoked Tanner: “ladies and gents, we’re gonna up the RX7 and make a twin turbo QUAD ROTARY engine!!!🥳🥳🥳”
No sure how these engines work but looking forward to seeing what you do with it My girlfriend and co worker both had some stomach sickness too a week ago or so, hope you feel better soon
I look forward to this car going from being the reasonable daily to making big power. Because no matter how many times and enthusiast says they will keep a build reasonable, they are only one online shopping trip away from the moon.
0:56 Even if .... Great content, and props on even touching a rotary. My old car was an RX-8 and I still miss that thing. Brilliantly balanced car. Been in many a 13Bs, but sadly never driven one.
4:00 holly shit are you serious about the things you can get from Walmart online? If so that’s also a great sponsor to have and also mind blowing as well. Am still soooo hyped for this build…”rebuild” can’t wait.🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@Smeedia you watching the best with the Vargas brothers and rob dahm, I am positive with your skill set and there videos it’s gonna be beautiful. Think of watching those guys like new subie owners watching you, people look for the best in the business and in the subie game they end up on your channel. Everything step by step and broken down for peeps to understand. This build even in rebuild is gonna be amazing, just take your time and learn don’t rush… we all know you got this
I think carb cleaner cuts through carbon pretty well. That went super smooth. maybe just a tiny port " cleanup" before reassembly. I would love to rebuild one but the garage is full
"I just want it to be fun street little car I can enjoy, even if it only makes 350HP, I'm totally cool with that" Some 86 HP VW Polo taxi driver or Nissan Leaf driver dying inside somewhere 🤣
I think this is the 4th time you've started a build and said "I'm just going to make this a fun little street car". It is inevitable that you will shoot for 600hp 🤣
Are you also going to replace the rotor bearings themselves also? That would be great little content to see them get pressed out and new ones pressed in!
Hey tanner. Could one step colder plugs cause random cylinder roughness on a wrx? I changed my plugs a few weeks ago and since then once in awhile I will get 1-3 count mostly 1 90 percent of the time of cylinder roughness. I also notice my coolant temps at idle rise faster. Not overheating though the fan kicks on and it quickly drops or if I start moving. Plugs are gapped to .028”
Huh, -Walmart- Walmart Marketplace. Can't say I've ever seen them sponsor a YT video before. But be careful with the tire suggestion. My old man recently had a hell of a time trying to buy tires and get them mounted. They wouldn't touch his truck because the wheels weren't the originals, despite being OEM Chevy wheels from a newer model year truck and getting the correct sized tires. He wound up going to a local Firestone or something instead. Your mileage may vary depending on your location. I know it was mentioned that Dahm's & Vargas' videos were watched, but Jimmy Oakes just did a video with Vargas maybe a month ago putting together the 13B going into his FC project with Mike V. I figure that one would be a super concise one to watch. Btw I seen Dahm's ridiculous awd RX-7 4 rotor in person at Grid Life Lime Rock. That thing hit you in the chest when backfiring from allllll the way across the track. It's insane, like I'm on the hill watching turn 1 & his backfires on the back straight on the other side of the hill still hit hard.
@@Smeedia Good shit. Depending on how fast you're moving on your RX-7 you might want to follow Jimbo's build on the FC. They're already partially through reassembly in the bay, waiting on parts. Might be awhile between installments in the build series though.
Vargas is more of hype than anything. I’d steer away from there if you’re looking for it to last. Lucky 7, chipsmotorsports, turblown, atkins for some oem stuff and Mazda trix. Def rob videos
You better not let Melanie know you used the dishwasher for the housings 😂😂😂 sounds like something I would definitely do, and then get murdered by my wife for it 😅
@Smeedia you're going to flip when you hear that turbo 4 rotor. Before Dabid Mezi sold it, he had air gear shifter like the same ones that Formula 1 uses
@@Smeedia bro when you do man you have to let everyone know so we can meet you dude. I’m in Fresno CA man. If need funds on hotels or anything man let me know bro I’ll dump a couple hundreds for you boss. Big fan man 🙏🏾
“I don’t want it to be a powerhouse”. 😂 can’t wait for the 4 rotor monster turbo vids next month
😂😂😂 moving a bit quick 😅
I had pretty much the same exact thought when he said that.
Its really weird seeing a rotory teardown and compared to an EJ/FA, its very minimal. Can't wait for the next part, Hope you feel better!
It's so simple, I was so scared of this thing and it's so basic 🔥😅 and thank you! About 95% now 😁
I feel like it's been a long time coming for a rotary on this channel. It's right up your alley on misunderstood engines
It alqays has a place here ❤️💔❤️
Lovable despite its flaws.
Woah... big sponsorship! Good for you man!
Thanks buddy 🥳
Good timing for the motor giveaway, I just spun my rod bearing in my 2013 STI hatchback that I've owned for a month lol.
Nooooo 😭🫠
@Smeedia that's the way it goes sometimes sadly
Such a cute little engine😍😍😍
It's so tiny! 😊
Congratulations, link! You found the Triforce of Power! 🔼
The ocarina lead me to it 🥑
@@Smeedia tu tu tuuuuu tu tu tuuuuu tu tu tuu tuut tuuuuu tu tu tuuu tuut tuuu tuuuu (kokiri forest) 😂😂
Absolutely love boxers and rotaries. Super cool to see another unique engine on this channel
Im soooo stoked to see what you do to this build!!! Last time you said "im just building a fun daily, nothing crazy" you ended up with a 750 whp wrx.
That may or may not happen again 😅
I knew this would be a cool build . So few moving parts .Good job Tanner.
One of the best looking cars ever made imo. So curvy so clean. 👌
Looks good from all angles 😍
LMAO! Called it! When you said parts washer upstairs I thought about commenting "you mean the dishwasher".
Don't tell on us 😅
Yeah im here ❤
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First time to see inside a rotary engine! I love my Subarus (and yours) but it's really interesting to see something different. 👍
Definitely diffrent from a piston engine 😮
As soon as you said parts washer upstairs, I knew what you had done.
Don't tell on us 🫣🤣
I'm going to say this now, smeedia going to have 1 million subs in 2 years time!
That would be wild 🫣
@Smeedia you keep bringing the heat 🔥 I see you reaching that goal, this RX7 build was needed for your channel... next after that go BMW!
The chain and oil pump reminds me of a pushrod style engine.
Out of curiosity why? 👀
@Smeedia the way the shaft and oil pump are in the middle of the block. It looks just like the timing chain setup for a pushrod or cam in block style engine.
Think about how awesome the idea of the rotary was…. 🤯
Excited for that drop!!! I want that motor!!!! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
Right?! They're such simple engines 🎉
Replace oil is a must! The stock is thin and flimsy always replace or it will leak
Lol on parts washer being upstairs and it being the dishwasher. Congratulations on the new Mazda build catching up on the party.
Dude you are such a beast for taking on this project. I aspire to be like you. You make everything look so easy! You have also taught me everything I know. Getting ready to get my STI wrapped. I think imma throw some Karlton flares on first tho!
Ohhhh those flares are 10/10! Glad that the videos have helped my man 🥳
Tanner: “I don’t want this to be a powerhouse”
(Smeedia in 3 months,)
Stoked Tanner: “ladies and gents, we’re gonna up the RX7 and make a twin turbo QUAD ROTARY engine!!!🥳🥳🥳”
WERE SENDING IT!!!!!
Into the Mazda rabbit hole we go! I feel a Mazdadpeed 3 or 6 in the future. 🤔😁❤️
🫣🫣😅
Morning bro from the Uk 🇬🇧 it’s 2am here
Good morning my friend 🥳
No sure how these engines work but looking forward to seeing what you do with it
My girlfriend and co worker both had some stomach sickness too a week ago or so, hope you feel better soon
I'd say I'm about 95% now 🔥 10/10 I do not recommend the flu 😅
Mah boi got sponsored by WALMART mah guys! He's made it! Good shit man!
🥳😁😁🥳
5:55 Everyone likes a little endplay on the shaft.
🤭🤭🤭
So happy to see this car on your page! Thank you once again, my car made 390-400 with the dom1.5xtr! Safely! 💪
Eyyyy glad to hear 🎉
Excellent to see you expanding the channel - FDs are awesome. Will be staying tuned for merch launch!!
Little bit of diversity is always a nice thing 🥳
I'll take the built engine as a donation, haha
🤭🤭🤭
I look forward to this car going from being the reasonable daily to making big power. Because no matter how many times and enthusiast says they will keep a build reasonable, they are only one online shopping trip away from the moon.
I do enjoy the occasional trip to the moon 😅
There is so much going on!! So many projects I love it! Men those rx7 are not cheap!!
They are so pricey now 🫠🫠🫠
I love this project!!!👍
I'm so excited to hear the Brap sounds 😈
@@Smeedia can’t wait!!! 30years later and the 3rd gen is still one of the most beautiful cars.
Also you should do some research on premix fuel I’m not sure you would need to do this to often but it can greatly help the life of a rotary.
Cant wait to see it all finished up! Great stuff as always man!
Thanks buddy 🎉 I can't wait to hear all the braps!
Feel better homie.
Excited to see this Mazda come back to life 💪🏻
Thanks Aidan 🫡🔥
The success of your RX-7 will be what determines whether or not I buy one too😂
So far so good 🫡🔥
Keep that E Shaft straight 🤭. Loving the build, sir 🫡.
Don't bend your shafts😅
Never seen a rotary tear down. Interesting 🤔 Thanx Tanner. Dishwasher? 😅😅😅
Don't tell on us 🫣
I like how you picked a Motor with a car.
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Dude!!! Make it look so easy!!! I now feel comfortable and confident enough to trying to rebuild a Dorito! At least disassemble it lol
You can 100% do it 🔥🫡 they're not terrible to tear apart 😁
it sucks being sick
hope u feel better soon
Say I'm like 95% now 🥳
@@Smeedia awsome im glad to hear
I just noticed the Seattle tattoo. I myself am from Seattle. I have a gsr swapped civic and a Hawkeye sti , k24 Acura TSX
Ohhhh very nice 🔥🔥🔥 I'm about 45 min south 😁
@@Smeedia ah man! I’m up north a bit now by Bothell. If there is ever a cruise or meet event going on I want to tap in!
You should have said the forbidden dorrito and taken a picture of the dorrito lol
Missed opportunities 😅
I hope you feel better... Influenza A is going around pretty heavy right now.
10/10 not a fun time lol
0:56 Even if ....
Great content, and props on even touching a rotary. My old car was an RX-8 and I still miss that thing. Brilliantly balanced car. Been in many a 13Bs, but sadly never driven one.
After digging into this one thr "scary factor" is pretty much gone. They're pretty straight forward 🥳
If you havent found them yet Rad Potential is a fantastic rotary learning channel
Haven't heard of them yet but I'll take a look 🔥
Keisuke Takahashi would be proud 👏🏽
😁😁😁
wish u a speedy recovery
Thanks buddy. I'd say I'm about 95% now 🎉
The channel that keeps on giving. Thanks for another awesome vid
❤❤❤
Vargas brothers are your go to for rotary stuff
Gold mine for info 🔥
@@Smeedia I've watched alot of there videos and really want an fc rx7 I guess I'm addicted to unreliable engines 😂
Can't wait to see where this build goes
First step is to get her running again 🔥
Scrub, scrub, scrub away Cinderfella... nice to see you in good spirits while sicky poo. Feel better and get well brother
Thanks Patrick 🎉 almost back to 100% again 😁
Friday night just got a lot better 🤘
🥳🥳🥳🥳
4:00 holly shit are you serious about the things you can get from Walmart online? If so that’s also a great sponsor to have and also mind blowing as well. Am still soooo hyped for this build…”rebuild” can’t wait.🔥🔥🔥🔥
I need the brap noises in my life 😍
@@Smeedia you watching the best with the Vargas brothers and rob dahm, I am positive with your skill set and there videos it’s gonna be beautiful. Think of watching those guys like new subie owners watching you, people look for the best in the business and in the subie game they end up on your channel. Everything step by step and broken down for peeps to understand. This build even in rebuild is gonna be amazing, just take your time and learn don’t rush… we all know you got this
I think carb cleaner cuts through carbon pretty well. That went super smooth. maybe just a tiny port " cleanup" before reassembly. I would love to rebuild one but the garage is full
That's the game plan 🥳 small street port on the iorns, paint them, then re assembly 🫡
Seeing how easily you ran through this tear down makes me wonder how fast an in-line engine would go 🤔
Inline engines can't be too bad 🫣👀
Are you considering doing a street port to the motor or bridge porting?
Street port 🫡
@@Smeedia I know with your attention to detail, it will be right
Goddamn brother! those poor smoll puppers gonna have to run hard to keep that rotary spinning, lol
😂😂😂😂
woah walmart sponsor big ballin
🥳🥳🥳 between Blu and this Mazda things get spendy quick 😂
😂😂 now I want doritos! Never dove into a rotary before, but this video is packed with goodies👍🏼
They're fun little engines 🔥🫣
"I just want it to be fun street little car I can enjoy, even if it only makes 350HP, I'm totally cool with that"
Some 86 HP VW Polo taxi driver or Nissan Leaf driver dying inside somewhere
🤣
😅😅😂😅😂😅😂😅
I think this is the 4th time you've started a build and said "I'm just going to make this a fun little street car". It is inevitable that you will shoot for 600hp 🤣
We starting out small this time I promise 😅
Are you going to do any porting? Also assume you'll ditch the factory twins for a smallerish single based on your power goals?
Going to do a street port 🫡 also swapping to a single turbo set up, v mount and a standalone
@@Smeedia I can't wait for the "I went Bridgeport" video in 6 months :-)
Another awesome video! Time to walk the dog, feel better dude!
Thank you Tony 🥳🥳🥳
Congrats on walmart sponsor thats big time! #driftit
Thanks Matt 🥳🥳
Chemtool B12 is pretty good at removing carbon.
Waiting for the day when Blue gets out there. Hatchback good til then. Want to hear the sauce!!
Word through the grape vine is the EG is done ❤
350 at the wheels... youll be surprised how even at that power how she will scoot... ie ptwr
I don't doubt it, they don't weigh anything 🎉
@@Smeedia speedy recovery....
hey smeedia love the rx7 videos. got me thinking of getting a rx7 to. What Camera do you be using to record
Thanks buddy🥳 I use the Canon R5🫡
Walmart...way to go buddy!
Thanks buddy 🥳
We need RX7 shirts!!
Happening 🫡
I've been watching Rob since he was only at 20k subscribers..
His old videos are wild 😅
Are you also going to replace the rotor bearings themselves also? That would be great little content to see them get pressed out and new ones pressed in!
yes, he said he was at 14:45
@@josiahayala3501😂 I was skipping through 30 seconds at a time thanks LOL
Yes I will be 🤝
Ahhhh SHIT!!!
Hope you clear up 100% soon my man! Happy fukin' Friiiidaaay!
Thanks buddy 🫡 say I'm like 95% right now 🔥
Hey do you recommend building my own motor vs buying like a pre built short block from IAG. I’m trying to do a 2.0hybrid motor
If you feel comfortable doing your own, I'd say 100% do that 🫡 save yourself a little $$$
@@Smeedia yeah man after watching your video super easy but hope you feel better my man
Need a vapor hone to clean up them old parts good as new
Trying to find someone local who can do it
@Smeedia my buddy had one down here in centralia but he moved up by kingston. It may be set up again in his shop
Parts washer aka dishwasher lol
It gets the job done 😅
Hey tanner. Could one step colder plugs cause random cylinder roughness on a wrx? I changed my plugs a few weeks ago and since then once in awhile I will get 1-3 count mostly 1 90 percent of the time of cylinder roughness. I also notice my coolant temps at idle rise faster. Not overheating though the fan kicks on and it quickly drops or if I start moving. Plugs are gapped to .028”
It shouldent, FA20 or EJ25 WRX?
@@Smeedia ej25 wrx.
@@Smeedia I found the issue. Rockauto sold me fake plugs and refuse to make things right because they aren't listed for Subarus
*All hail the church of Dorito!* 😁
🙏🙏🙏
Great job on disassembly. Are you going to go with 2 piece apex seals or stick with 3 piece apex seals?
Tbh I don't know, it's whatever the Atkins kit came with, I haven't opened it up yet to look 👀 and thank you! Super easy engine to tear down 🥳
“It’s not gonna be a powerhouse.”
Opens ports
“Trust me”
For pre-mix, my secret sauce is a combo of Idemitsu and Klotz.
Noted 🫡
i feel like i have something to do with the vargus brothers thing thats huge im ready for the home depot bucket engine
rebuild
Lol 😂😅 she shall live again 😅🔥
Dont mind me, just here to learn along🤓
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welp ended up getting a fb25 through my local subaru dealer so i hopefully can get it torn apart by next week,wish me luck
Good luck Wayne 🥳🫡
@Smeedia it's a pretty cool short block,and paid literally nothing for it,gonna learn how to tear down boxers
Huh, -Walmart- Walmart Marketplace. Can't say I've ever seen them sponsor a YT video before. But be careful with the tire suggestion. My old man recently had a hell of a time trying to buy tires and get them mounted. They wouldn't touch his truck because the wheels weren't the originals, despite being OEM Chevy wheels from a newer model year truck and getting the correct sized tires. He wound up going to a local Firestone or something instead. Your mileage may vary depending on your location.
I know it was mentioned that Dahm's & Vargas' videos were watched, but Jimmy Oakes just did a video with Vargas maybe a month ago putting together the 13B going into his FC project with Mike V. I figure that one would be a super concise one to watch.
Btw I seen Dahm's ridiculous awd RX-7 4 rotor in person at Grid Life Lime Rock. That thing hit you in the chest when backfiring from allllll the way across the track. It's insane, like I'm on the hill watching turn 1 & his backfires on the back straight on the other side of the hill still hit hard.
The one with Oakes is one I watched that gave me some insight on side seal clearances. Tons of good info in there 🔥
@@Smeedia Nice work.
@@Smeedia Good shit. Depending on how fast you're moving on your RX-7 you might want to follow Jimbo's build on the FC. They're already partially through reassembly in the bay, waiting on parts. Might be awhile between installments in the build series though.
Vargas is more of hype than anything. I’d steer away from there if you’re looking for it to last. Lucky 7, chipsmotorsports, turblown, atkins for some oem stuff and Mazda trix. Def rob videos
Pretty much all of those companies you listed I already ordered parts from 🔥 just got the engine studs today from Lucky 7s
I know it’s not a Subaru video but I’m nearing the end of my short block build and was wondering what kind of oil I should use for breaking it in
What are the engine specs? Typically 10W40 is what I use for break in
Just a fresh ra block and stock D25 heads
Any specific brand of 10w40?
@@Smeedia fresh ra block and oem D25 heads
10:31 😂😂 that’s a first for me lol
It all came off together 😂
“I don’t want it to be a powerhouse”
4 vids later: “rotary rx7 vs 900hp”
😈😈😈😈
You better not let Melanie know you used the dishwasher for the housings 😂😂😂 sounds like something I would definitely do, and then get murdered by my wife for it 😅
If you port it don't you have to fuck with the counterweights too?
You shouldent have to, the counterweight are just to balance the rotating assembly 🙏
FUCK YEAH SMEEDIA !!!!!🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼
FOOK YES JEREMYYYYY!
Many hp later
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Look up Abel Ibarra, he's a rotor guy since the early 80's. Guy does magic tuning doritos!
I've seen some of his stuff. He has an RX3 right?
Also look up Mezzi Formula on YT, he had a 4 rotor back then!
Added to the list to search up 😁😁
@Smeedia you're going to flip when you hear that turbo 4 rotor. Before Dabid Mezi sold it, he had air gear shifter like the same ones that Formula 1 uses
Yeeee I’m one of the first. Bro come to cali soon with the Subaru dude
I was just in Cali 😅
I might make a trip down this summer 🫡
@@Smeedia bro when you do man you have to let everyone know so we can meet you dude. I’m in Fresno CA man. If need funds on hotels or anything man let me know bro I’ll dump a couple hundreds for you boss. Big fan man 🙏🏾
Are you still doing the shortblock giveaway? I wouldn't mind swapping out my ej205😁
Yessir, assembling it now 🫡
@@Smeedia Because i missed it. how do we enter?
commented before finishing the video, this is embarassing. disregard. I'm the problem lol
Can you fit a fa24 in the Rx7?
Technically you could
Use another side seal to get it unstuck.
We tried that and broke many lol
@@Smeedia sheeeeesh